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Campfire Snack Mix

Campfire snack mix with golden toasted Chex, nuts, pretzels, and popped popcorn coated in a savory butter sauce. Cool, then fold in M&Ms or chocolate chips for a sweet-salty crunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chex cereal
  • 3 cup Chex cereal
pretzel sticks
  • 2 cup pretzel sticks
popped popcorn
  • 2 cup popcorn, popped
mixed nuts
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
butter
  • 0.25 cup butter, melted
Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
M&Ms or chocolate chips
  • 1 cup M&Ms or chocolate chips (add after cooling)

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Toast the base
  1. Combine Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, popcorn, and nuts in a large disposable aluminum pan. Keep the pieces spread out so they toast evenly.
  2. Mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl until smooth. The mixture should look glossy and evenly seasoned.
  3. Drizzle the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss to coat evenly. Make sure every piece gets a light coating rather than pooling in spots.
  4. Place the pan on the grill grate over medium campfire heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes. Look for a golden color and a toasted, fragrant aroma.
  5. Remove from heat when the mixture is toasted and fragrant. Transfer carefully so it doesn’t keep cooking from residual heat.
Finish and store
  1. Cool for 10 minutes, then stir in M&Ms or chocolate chips. Wait until warm-to-cool so candies keep their shape.
  2. Store in airtight bags or containers for camping snacking. Keep sealed to maintain crunch during travel.

Notes

Pro tip: Stir every 3-4 minutes so the Chex and pretzels toast evenly without scorching—use a light hand when tossing after coating. Store airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days; for longer, refrigerate up to 1 week. Freeze yes/no: freeze up to 1 month, but expect some texture change in pretzels. Dietary swap: use vegan butter to keep it vegetarian-friendly.